Walpole Footlighters Auditions
9 to 5 The Musical
The Walpole Footlighters are pleased to announce auditions for “9 to 5 The Musical” will take place Sunday, June 2 at 5:00 p.m. and Monday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. Call-backs will take place as needed on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m. Auditions will consist of singing, participating in a group dance number and readings from the script. Please prepare to perform 16-32 measures of a song in the style of the show.
Performance Dates: October 25, 26 and November 1, 2, 3, and 8, 9, 10. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8:00 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m.
Colleen Lavery McElhinney is the director, Danielle Clougher is the music director and Nicole Carey is the choreographer. All performances take place at the Footlighters Playhouse at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA. All roles are open. The cast will include approximately 15 actors. Cast members must join the Walpole Footlighters. Rehearsals are typically Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday and will begin in late August, based on availability.
Please contact Production Manager Peter McElhinney at petermcelhinney@comcast.net to book a specific audition time to expedite the audition process. Walk-ins are welcome, but will audition after scheduled auditions are competed.
Please contact Colleen Lavery McElhinney with any questions at colleen.lavery@gmail.com.
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie and takes place in the late 1970s. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their boss, Mr. Hart, a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. In a hilarious turn of Mr. Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
CAST:
Violet Newstead – Alto, 35-50
The company's Head Secretary and Mr. Hart's Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious.
Doralee Rhodes – Alto, 22-35
A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart's office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks.
Judy Bernly – Mezzo-Soprano, 30-45
The “new” girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband's affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, hopeful.
Franklin Hart, Jr. – Baritone, 35-55
One of the firm's executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.
Roz Keith – Alto, 35 – 60
The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval.
Joe – Tenor, 25-45
A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Dwayne Rhodes – Tenor, 22-35
Doralee’s loving, attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Josh Newstead – Ensemble, 15-18
Violet’s awkward teenage son. Also part of the ensemble.
Missy Hart – Ensemble, 35-55
Franklin Hart's oblivious and pampered wife. Also in the ensemble.
Maria Delgado – Supporting, Ensemble, 20-50
A (young) vibrant secretary at the company.
Dick Bernly – Ensemble, 30-55
Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband. He is an average guy, and sports a little less hair and a little more paunch than he did ten years ago.
Kathy – Supporting, Ensemble, 20-50
A secretary at the company with a tendency to gossip.
Margaret – Supporting, Ensemble, 30-55
The secretary in the company with a tendency to drink.
Bob Enright – Supporting, Ensemble, 20-50
Bob is one of the boys and the boss’ protégé. Also in the ensemble.
Russell Tinsworthy – Ensemble, 55-75
Chairman of the Board. Also in the ensemble.
Ensemble—Detective, Doctor, Candy Striper, fellow employees at Consolidated. Many opportunities for small singing and dancing solos.
Performance Dates: October 25, 26 and November 1, 2, 3, and 8, 9, 10. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8:00 p.m. Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m.
Colleen Lavery McElhinney is the director, Danielle Clougher is the music director and Nicole Carey is the choreographer. All performances take place at the Footlighters Playhouse at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA. All roles are open. The cast will include approximately 15 actors. Cast members must join the Walpole Footlighters. Rehearsals are typically Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday and will begin in late August, based on availability.
Please contact Production Manager Peter McElhinney at petermcelhinney@comcast.net to book a specific audition time to expedite the audition process. Walk-ins are welcome, but will audition after scheduled auditions are competed.
Please contact Colleen Lavery McElhinney with any questions at colleen.lavery@gmail.com.
9 to 5 The Musical, with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick, is based on the 1980 hit movie and takes place in the late 1970s. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with their boss, Mr. Hart, a sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot. In a hilarious turn of Mr. Hart remains “otherwise engaged,” the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Hey, a girl can scheme, can’t she?
CAST:
Violet Newstead – Alto, 35-50
The company's Head Secretary and Mr. Hart's Administrative Assistant, she is a single mother and typically stands up for what she believes in. Attractive, strong, ambitious.
Doralee Rhodes – Alto, 22-35
A young, sexy spitfire who works at Mr. Hart's office. She is proof that there is more to a woman than just her looks.
Judy Bernly – Mezzo-Soprano, 30-45
The “new” girl at the firm, she has been burned by her husband's affair and is searching for personal empowerment. Insecure, determined, hopeful.
Franklin Hart, Jr. – Baritone, 35-55
One of the firm's executives and a notorious chauvinist. He is capable of faking charm but usually shows his true colors as an arrogant, self-absorbed boss.
Roz Keith – Alto, 35 – 60
The attentive office gossip queen and snitch. She has an unrequited love for Mr. Hart and will do anything she can to win his approval.
Joe – Tenor, 25-45
A handsome, young office accountant. Genuine and nice, and smitten with Violet.
Dwayne Rhodes – Tenor, 22-35
Doralee’s loving, attractive husband. He is very supportive of her professional pursuits.
Josh Newstead – Ensemble, 15-18
Violet’s awkward teenage son. Also part of the ensemble.
Missy Hart – Ensemble, 35-55
Franklin Hart's oblivious and pampered wife. Also in the ensemble.
Maria Delgado – Supporting, Ensemble, 20-50
A (young) vibrant secretary at the company.
Dick Bernly – Ensemble, 30-55
Judy’s soon-to-be ex-husband. He is an average guy, and sports a little less hair and a little more paunch than he did ten years ago.
Kathy – Supporting, Ensemble, 20-50
A secretary at the company with a tendency to gossip.
Margaret – Supporting, Ensemble, 30-55
The secretary in the company with a tendency to drink.
Bob Enright – Supporting, Ensemble, 20-50
Bob is one of the boys and the boss’ protégé. Also in the ensemble.
Russell Tinsworthy – Ensemble, 55-75
Chairman of the Board. Also in the ensemble.
Ensemble—Detective, Doctor, Candy Striper, fellow employees at Consolidated. Many opportunities for small singing and dancing solos.
For all auditions, please bring a headshot and resume, if possible, and please download and complete our audition form or come prepared to fill out the form before the audition starts, including scheduling conflicts.
For more information, please email us at audition_info@footlighters.com.
Click here for directions to the playhouse.
Please check our Audition Tips to help you prepare for auditions.
The Walpole Footlighters Playhouse is located at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA, 508-668-8446. For inquiries concerning auditions, contact the Member at Large at memberatlarge@footlighters.com or email audition_info@footlighters.com.
Auditions for all Footlighters shows are open to everyone. Most auditions consist of readings from the script. A prepared song is required for musical auditions. Details are usually posted a few weeks before the scheduled audition dates.
Footlighters auditions are typically held at 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the theater at 2 Scout Road. Unless otherwise specified, no appointment is necessary. Audition notices will be posted here regularly as well as in the Walpole Times, the Hometown Weekly, NE Theatre 411, and Stage Source.
For more information, please email us at audition_info@footlighters.com.
Click here for directions to the playhouse.
Please check our Audition Tips to help you prepare for auditions.
The Walpole Footlighters Playhouse is located at 2 Scout Road, East Walpole, MA, 508-668-8446. For inquiries concerning auditions, contact the Member at Large at memberatlarge@footlighters.com or email audition_info@footlighters.com.
Auditions for all Footlighters shows are open to everyone. Most auditions consist of readings from the script. A prepared song is required for musical auditions. Details are usually posted a few weeks before the scheduled audition dates.
Footlighters auditions are typically held at 7:00 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. at the theater at 2 Scout Road. Unless otherwise specified, no appointment is necessary. Audition notices will be posted here regularly as well as in the Walpole Times, the Hometown Weekly, NE Theatre 411, and Stage Source.